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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 255.18 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 255.18 and 107.38 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 255.18 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/255.18 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 255.18 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 27,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401.23/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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